Wow, I Never Thought I Would Get To Post Here!

[laughnleo 0]

It's done; I have been banded as of 9:10 this morning!

I'm not going to lie, I am in pain. The gas pain in the shoulder comes and goes, but boy when it comes, it is strong! I have been walking as much as I can, though, and that seems to help.

I have the typical 4 smaller incisions and the one a bit larger where the port is. I can definitely feel them, so I am trying to stay on top of the pain med's.

One more thing; I have been hungry today! Just been drinking and sucking on popsicles. That helps.

Now I am just so excited to get on with my new life! I can't wait to be pain free and start to really work out. Also, I had lost 13.5 pounds since my pre-op appointment, so that makes me feel good, too.

Good luck all! And thanks for sharing your stories and for allowing me to do the same.

[mellabella78 0]

Congrats Girly! I so remember the day I had surgery:) Good luck and keep us all posted!

[happy2lose 0]

Congratulations!

[sandi1011 0]

Congrats!!!

[Mimilou2004 13]

Congratulations and welcome to bandland. I hope you have an easy recovery, but don't hurry to exercise unless you doc OK's it. Except for walking, of course.

Best wishes,

Mimi

[allielee 263]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!

[LollyMoe 1]

Congrats! Welcome to the banded world. Some days are going to be harder than others but you can do it. You are now on a life time journey to a skinner YOU. Make your plans for food & exercise but do it with doctor's suggestions...not everyone else.